dissatisfaction

1[uncountable]dissatisfaction (with/at somebody/something)a feeling that you are not pleased and satisfiedMany people have expressed their dissatisfaction with the arrangement.oppositesatisfaction

2[countable,usually plural]something that causes you to feel dissatisfiedThe characters struggle with their own personal dissatisfactions and frustrations.

Word Familysatisfactionnoun(≠dissatisfaction)satisfactoryadjective(≠unsatisfactory)satisfyverbsatisfyingadjective(≠unsatisfying)satisfiedadjective(≠dissatisfied)(≠unsatisfied)Extra examplesPay cuts have led to widespread dissatisfaction.She expressed deep dissatisfaction at the way the interview had been conducted.There is growing dissatisfaction with the current style of management.There was widespread dissatisfaction among the public.We’re seeing an increased trend in body dissatisfaction.dissatisfaction over the slow progress of the peace process